Save the Date:

Community Connections Conference: “Big Ideas: Your Minneapolis”

8 a.m. – 3 p.m., Saturday, April 2, Minneapolis Convention Center. This gathering of neighbors, community members, nonprofit organizations, business leaders, members of Minneapolis’ design community, developers and City officials is free and open to all. Register at www.minneapolismn.gov/ncr/conf.

12th Annual Hotdish Revolution

Sunday, April 3, St Maron’s Cedars Hall, 602 University Avenue NE. Entries due at 4 p.m., dining begins at 5 p.m. Come to compete or just come to eat at this annual neighborhood celebration that features food, music, beer flights and fun. For more information, contact HNIA at 612-781-2299 or www.hnia.org.

“Mary Poppins”, Morris Park Players

7:30 p.m. April 8, 15, 22 & 23; 2 p.m. April 9, 16, 17, 24. Edison High School Auditorium, 700 – 22nd Avenue NE. Tickets $15-$20. For more information, visit morrisparkplayers.org.

Empty Bowls NE

10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Sunday, April 17. Eastside Neighborhood Services, 1700 2nd St. NE. Local potters provide handcrafted ceramic bowls, local restaurants provide soup and guests provide a donation. Proceeds to go local organizations combating hunger in our community. There will also be a “Pottery Lottery” benefiting Edison High School’s art department. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/1549705615358692/.

Audubon WingDing

Saturday, May 7

Art-A-Whirl

Friday, May 20 – Sunday, May 22.

NE Parade

Tuesday, June 21